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When Conflict isn’t Personal
Workplace conflict is often seen through an emotional lens—personality clashes, miscommunication, or misaligned values. But sometimes, what looks like a personal conflict is really the result of unclear roles, responsibilities, and decision-making authority. When people are left to interpret their boundaries for themselves, friction is almost inevitable.
What to do when tension shows up
Jill Murphy shares her thoughts on minimising conflict and what to do when conflict or tensions arise.